BYD F3

Power steering fluid capacity & service interval

BYD F3 requires power steering fluid with a capacity range of 0,8 to 1 liter. Service intervals include 20000 km or 12 months, 45000 km, and 33500 km. The data covers 7 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
F3 1.5 (113 kW) (2014-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 45000 km
F3 1.5 (113 kW) (2014-2021)
  • Use: Initial service
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 33500 km
F3 1.5 (2009-2012)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
F3DM 1.0 (2008-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 0,8 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
F3 / F3R 1.5, QCJ7150 A/A1, QCJ7151 A/A1, QCJ7361 A (2005-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
F3 / F3R 1.6, QCJ7160 A/A1/A2, QCJ7161 A (2005-2015)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter
  • Change 20000 km/ 12 months
F3 1.6 (2005-2010)
  • Use: Normal
  • Capacity 1 liter

Additional Notes

  • Across nearly all BYD F3 configurations spanning 2005-2021, the power steering system capacity is rated at 1 liter, which is a typical reservoir and circuit fill volume for a hydraulic rack-and-pinion or recirculating ball power steering system in a compact sedan.
  • The F3DM 1.0 (2008-2013) is the sole configuration with a reduced power steering fluid capacity of 0.8 liters, reflecting the smaller hydraulic circuit associated with a 1.0-liter hybrid drivetrain platform compared to the 1.5 and 1.6-liter variants.
  • The F3 / F3R 1.5 variants covering engine codes QCJ7150 A/A1, QCJ7151 A/A1, and QCJ7361 A (2005-2014) share a 20,000 km or 12-month change interval under normal use conditions, whichever comes first, pairing a distance-based and time-based threshold together.
  • The F3 / F3R 1.6 variants with engine codes QCJ7160 A/A1/A2 and QCJ7161 A (2005-2015) carry the same 1-liter capacity and 20,000 km or 12-month interval as the 1.5 counterparts, indicating a shared service schedule across those two engine families for that generation.
  • The F3DM 1.0 (2008-2013) also follows the 20,000 km or 12-month change interval, aligning with the earlier-generation 1.5 and 1.6 configurations despite the capacity difference of 0.8 liters.
  • The F3 1.5 (113 kW) (2014-2021) carries a notably extended normal-use change interval of 45,000 km with no accompanying time-based threshold, a significant departure from the 20,000 km or 12-month schedule applied to earlier F3 configurations.
  • For the same F3 1.5 (113 kW) (2014-2021), an initial service interval of 33,500 km is specified separately from the standard 45,000 km recurring interval, meaning the first fluid change occurs earlier than subsequent ones to account for the break-in period of new seals and components within the hydraulic steering circuit.
  • The F3 1.5 (2009-2012) and F3 1.6 (2005-2010) rows list only a 1-liter capacity with no change interval specified, distinguishing them from other configurations where both capacity and interval data are present.

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